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Nonelectronic preparation of some returns is most appropriate and
cost-justified, as is the nonelectronic filing of many completed
returns with the IRS. There are numerous complex returns that require
the attachment of elections and intricate schedules, and it is not too
costly or difficult to obtain evidence of filing for paper returns.

Both paper and electronic filing require their own sets of processes
and procedures, and each has its own cost and detail characteristics.
Also, the IRS has greatly improved its transferring of information
from paper returns.

Streamlining the refund process is not that significant because
refunds should be minimized through effective planning since they
constitute interest-free loans to the government.

Giving electronic copies of returns on a CD to clients is useless if
the clients are not computer-capable.

Electronic filing benefits the government more than it benefits
taxpayers and return preparers who often find paper filing has many
advantages over electronic filing.

While electronic tax compliance has its place, it currently is not
in a position to completely supersede paper filing. Our recent success
in Iraq was achieved not only with modern precision-guided missiles,
but also with old-fashioned infantry.

Are you working with the best technology? Do you know how to help your clients determine if their technology stack measures up? In this free report, J. Carlton Collins, CPA, explains how to answer those questions via a technology assessment engagement.